Sharm El Sheikh weather by month
Sharm El Sheikh is warm and sunny all year and is the least windy of the three Red Sea resorts. The sea is warmest in July and August, at about 28°C, and coolest in February and March, at about 22°C. October and November, and April and May, are the easiest months: a warm sea, warm days and comfortable evenings. December to February suit desert trips, Cairo and Mount Sinai, if you pack warm clothes for the evenings.
Sharm El Sheikh weather by month
| Month | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Windy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°C | 10°C | 23°C | 8 h | rare |
| February | 21°C | 11°C | 22°C | 9 h | rare |
| March | 24°C | 14°C | 22°C | 10 h | 1/10 |
| April | 28°C | 18°C | 23°C | 10 h | 1/10 |
| May | 32°C | 21°C | 25°C | 11 h | 1/10 |
| June | 34°C | 24°C | 26°C | 13 h | rare |
| July | 35°C | 25°C | 28°C | 13 h | rare |
| August | 35°C | 26°C | 28°C | 12 h | rare |
| September | 34°C | 24°C | 27°C | 11 h | rare |
| October | 29°C | 20°C | 27°C | 10 h | rare |
| November | 25°C | 16°C | 26°C | 9 h | rare |
| December | 22°C | 12°C | 25°C | 8 h | rare |
Long-term averages from Weather2Travel. Windy days: share of days with wind of 30 km/h or more (ERA5, 2016 to 2025).
Best time to go to Sharm El Sheikh
- Snorkelling and the beach: June to November, when the sea is 26 to 28°C. October and November combine a warm sea with milder air.
- Desert trips, Cairo and Luxor: November to March, when days in Sharm are 20 to 25°C.
- The Mount Sinai sunrise climb: spring and autumn are the most comfortable. In winter the summit is often below freezing at dawn.
- Petra: March to May and October to November, when Petra has days of about 19 to 28°C.
- Lower prices: mid-January to early February, and November.
Sharm El Sheikh month by month
- Sharm El Sheikh in January Day 20°C, night 10°C, sea 23°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in February Day 21°C, night 11°C, sea 22°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in March Day 24°C, night 14°C, sea 22°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in April Day 28°C, night 18°C, sea 23°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in May Day 32°C, night 21°C, sea 25°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in June Day 34°C, night 24°C, sea 26°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in July Day 35°C, night 25°C, sea 28°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in August Day 35°C, night 26°C, sea 28°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in September Day 34°C, night 24°C, sea 27°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in October Day 29°C, night 20°C, sea 27°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in November Day 25°C, night 16°C, sea 26°C
- Sharm El Sheikh in December Day 22°C, night 12°C, sea 25°C
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Frequently asked questions
When is the sea warmest in Sharm El Sheikh?
In July and August, at about 28°C on average. From June to November it stays at 26°C or more.
What is the coldest month in Sharm El Sheikh?
January, with average highs of about 20°C and lows of about 10°C. The sea is about 23°C, and it is coolest in February and March, at about 22°C.
What is the best month to visit Sharm El Sheikh?
For most people October or November: the sea is 26 to 27°C, days are 25 to 29°C and evenings are mild. April and May are also good, with a cooler sea.
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